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PHOTOS Getting dressed up for the Craveyard / 3

Meetings: considering possible Ossington BIA; discussing west side of Roncy / 6

IT’S HAPPENING Our community calendar is filled with lots of things to do / 15

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Local councillors behind West Queen West planning study ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com A street older than the city itself, Queen Street West is known for its heritage buildings as well as a hub for trendy restaurants, art and culture.

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under a tremendous amount of development pressure. With new condos being built and applications for more on their way, there has been a growing concern from the community to protect all that is quintessential West Queen West.

“There is a valid concern in protecting those quintessential Queen West buildings,” Ward 19 Councillor Mike Layton said.

“They are beautiful buildings.” >>>NO, page 14

Sorauren Park pumpkin sale supports WBS ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com For years, Sorauren Park has had a pumpkin tradition that brings the gourds full circle while raising money and building community.

For the past six years Chander Chaddah, a broker at Sutton Group Associates, and Joanna Lang, a residential mortgage manager at Scotiabank, have hosted the Sorauren Pumpkin Sale in support of the Wabash Building Society (WBS).

Chaddah and Lang donate a couple hundred pumpkins, which are sold to the commu-

nity for as much money as they are willing to give in support of the work of the WBS. “We get four or five bins of pumpkins and we take them out of the bins and create kind of a pumpkin patch,” Chaddah said. “It’s fun, kids roam through and sit on the pumpkins or little kids try to pick up giant pumpkins.”

In addition to the pumpkins and play there is face painting for kids, muffins and warm cider.

“It’s just a nice community day and a nice way to get people to the fieldhouse and create >>>PUMPKIN, page 5

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STEAMPUNK: Professor Floss, of the Mental Floss Side Show, sells his wares during the ‘Steam on Queen’ Steampunk Halloween bazaar at the Gladstone Hotel on Sunday afternoon. More photos online at http://bit.ly/ZmX9PI

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how to connect with your teen tonight wLearn Looking to Connect with your teen?

Tonight, Toronto Public Health offers an interactive session on how to improve communication between parents/caregivers and their 13- to 18- year-old teenagers.

This free session takes place at the High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the community room.

Day of the Living Bears set for Saturday Children can bring their ripped or torn teddy bears and help the doctors at the Roncy Village Veterinary Clinic sew them back together at “Day of the Living Bears” Saturday.

There will be tours of haunted rooms, prizes for best children’s and pet costumes, face painting, games and treats from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Roncy Village Veterinary Clinic, 215 Roncesvalles Ave.

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for the playground with the intent to implement changes in the spring. The goal of the meeting is to get feedback from useres.

The meeting is set for 10:30 a.m. at the Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, 66 Sheridan Ave., on the second floor.

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With Halloween approaching, Parkdale resident Clair Culliford hosts a series of readings of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven and The Facts In The Case Of M. Valdemar, together with a brief biography of the author and a few other horrifying bits.

Readings take place at venues across Parkdale between Sunday and Nov. 1. Check http://clairculliford.com/ for details.

Liberty Village ends season wMyMarket

The MyMarket in Liberty Village will wrap up its season

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Sunday.

The farm vendors of MyMarket Liberty Village will be on hand with fresh and local fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, baked goods and natural sweeteners. The MyMarket farmers are all “verified local farmers”.

This outdoor farmers market operates from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Green P parking lot at Liberty Street and Atlantic Avenue.

For details, visit www.mymarket.ca Run and have fun for Joseph’s wSt.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre hosts its second annual Toronto West Halloween Fest with costumes, a parade, a fun-run and a party Sunday.

The fundraising event is in support of the more than 11,000 kids the hospital’s pediatricians see every year in the Just for Kids Clinic. Proceeds will also support other critical needs at St. Joe’s.

Visit www.torontowesthalloweenfest.ca for times and details. on Dufferin Street bridge closure wMeeting

Mary McCormick playground users are invited to a meeting Sunday.

The city has earmarked funds

Parkdale-High Park Councillor Gord Perks hosts a meeting with

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residents and city staff for an update of the Dufferin Street bridge closure and traffic management plan.

The meeting takes place Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Queen Victoria Public School, at 100 Close Ave. Contact Perks at councillor_perks@toronto.ca or 416392-7919. hosts bake sale for books wFOMP

Friends of McCormick Park (FOMP) will host a Bake Sale for Books Wednesday at the Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, 66 Sheridan Ave., beginning at 9 a.m. until the treats are gone.

Funds raised at the bake sale will go toward the creation of a ‘Little Library’ in the park. A Little Library is a small cedar house, only large enough to house a couple of dozen books, which people can take/return without charge. Visit http://littlefreelibrary.org FOMP hopes to get the Little Library up and running by the spring.

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Far left top, vampire Mike DiBernardo, left, passes some candy to Toronto councillor Ana Bailao during the Nestle’s Craveyard Halloween Party on Sunday. Bailao was promoting the pumpkin sale at Perth Square Park to raise funds for the Perth DuPont Library expansion. Far left bottom, Hilary Carter, left, and Brooke Morrison witch it up during the party on Sunday. Left, Minnie Mouse, Theia Leong, shows off her pumpkin. Below, Pirate Ethan Witalis, right, and Spider-Man Conner Witalis get some candy.

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Roncesvalles Village resident has got Game (of Things) LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Tom Quinn, his brother Ted and childhood friend Mark Sherry never set out to invent a game that would go on to sell as many as 1.5 million copies in North America.

The three simply wanted to make each other laugh.

“We’ve always had this funny bent to our lives,” said the Roncesvalles Village resident.

Quinn and his brother were known for creating comedic versions of existing board games and sports. And so, while on one of their many visits back home to North Bay where Sherry still lives, the trio came up with what is

now known as The Game of Things. Yet back then, it was referred to as just ‘The Game’ and became more popular than any other traditional board game among family and friends.

“I just thought it was a really fun pastime. We’d be rolling on the ground laughing and waking up the next day with a sore belly. It took on a life of its own for five years,” Quinn told The Villager.

It was Sherry, the entrepreneur, who operated several businesses in North Bay, who first suggested pitching their idea to a distributor.

“He said, ‘If you don’t go and do this, I’ll do it without you,’” said Quinn with a laugh.

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Tom Quinn is the inventor of board game The Game of Things.

The three decided to rent a booth at the Canadian Toy Fair where they set up a living room with a wooden box that mirrored the game

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“We were smart, savvy, middle-aged guys, but we didn’t understand the business at the time,” said Quinn.

As many as 17 distributors were interested at the end of the fair. Once their game was sold at independent toy stores across Canada, the three guys sold 50,000 games in three and a half years.

“In Canada, that’s huge,” said Quinn.

A decade later, Quinn has been nominated for a Toy and Game Inventor Award (TAGIE) by the Chicago Toy & Game Group. Winners will be announced at the TAGIE Awards dinner and ceremony, Friday, Nov. 22.

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“It means a lot because it’s a personal thing for us.

We weren’t game inventors,” said Quinn. “I’ve been at this for 10 years off and on. It’s a justification.”

The Game of Things presents players with “provocative” subjects, such as “Things... people do when no one is looking” or “Things... you wouldn’t do for a million dollars” or “Things... your parents forgot to tell you.”

With very few rules, players simply pick a topic, everyone writes a response and then they’re read out loud and players guess who said what.

“We thought it was an adult game. My kids and nephews and nieces didn’t pay any

attention to it until it got in a box,” said Quinn.

“One New Year’s Eve, the kids, between the ages of six and 16, were in the basement. I explained the rules and I let them pick a topic: Things you shouldn’t do when you’re naked. My 10-year old nephew came up with ‘Fry bacon.’ If you can read and write, you can play.”

When Quinn is not inventing games, he can be found behind the lens as a film director.

He has worked on such movies as ‘Kick-Ass’, ‘Amelia’, ‘Chicago’ and ‘Crash’, among others.

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eadership is an important skill to acquire in life. However, many people, in particular youngsters in at-risk neighbourhoods do not have as many opportunities to gain those important skills.

Thankfully the charitable organization Kids Now has taken up the challenge, offering an afterschool program where youth in grades 7 and 8 can empower themselves and gain confidence.

Youth volunteer for the 12-week program and are paired with mentors who help drive home the importance of self-esteem, setting goals, communication, conflict resolution, and stress management.

All skills are rooted in making the right choices in our view life, staying in school, and taking part in extra-curricuAfter-school lar activities and volunteerin the community. initiative benefits ingThe last point, though no entire community more special than the others, is one that speaks to how a strong community is created – by everyone being an active part of that community, which helps make that community a better place to live, work, and enjoy life.

Kids Now mentors come from all walks of life including corporate employees, university students, and even former Kids Now participants.

Kids Now is a chance for corporations, companies, Torontonians and even politicians to become mentors to youth.

This is something that would not only help the lives of youth, but create a community, a city where people believe in themselves, which leads to believing in their city and the neighbourhoods they call home.

The Kids Now program flourished in several schools in Toronto, in particular St. Luigi Catholic School where students raised funds for Meagan’s Walk, as well as supported a village in Kenya and ran a food and clothing drive to help the less fortunate.

It is obvious that by giving youth the right skills – leadership being just one – they will take up a challenge and become better citizens. It is now time for mentors of various stripes to help mould even more youth to become all they can be.

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Committee move could vault bike lanes into election issue Just in time for the 2014 municipal election, it looks like Toronto council is going to be talking big bike lanes again.

This week, Toronto’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee voted to re-start the environmental assessment of bike lanes along Bloor Street – a route that is both a practical goal and symbolic grail for Toronto cycling advocates.

It should also send a shiver up the spine of any regular downtown bicycle commuter.

Just about four years ago, cycling advocates convinced the council at the time to put bike lanes on Jarvis Street, and nearly got a separated bike lane pilot project on University Avenue, too.

The Jarvis bike lane was good for cyclists, but better for politicians willing to stir up anger over what they characterized as those cyclists’ sinister and overweening ambitions.

david nickle the city There wasn’t much consensus in the 2010 mayoralty race, but nearly everyone agreed that there was a war on, that war was against “the car,” and Jarvis Street was its battleground.

And so it was that the new council voted to pull the lanes out and widen the road again, against the wishes of the local councillor and community.

As an afterthought a year later, council ordered the city to stop studying that other big bike lane project along Bloor Street.

And now, it is on the verge of starting up again, and from a transportation planning point of view, it makes a great deal of sense.

The city is studying a bikeway along Dupont just to the north of Bloor.

What happens there affects what happens on Bloor and vice versa.

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A Bloor Street bike lane’s a good idea – just as it would be to extend the bike lanes back east along the Danforth.

And it’s not for nothing that Bloor is such a grail for bike nuts.

Don’t despair All the public transit along Bloor is below ground, which means cyclists need contend neither with buses nor streetcar tracks, and it crosses many pedestrian – and bike-friendly communities already.

It sounds perfect. But going into an election next year, it’s just as perfect an example for nay-saying politicians to hold up as the latest example of a permanent war against automobiles and their drivers.

It’s hard to see how pushing along with even an environmental assessment now will result in anything but a push-back from what has previously shown itself to be a powerful anti-bike sentiment in a large part of the electorate.

This is not to say that bike commuters should despair and the city should shelve what is a good plan.

A Bloor Street bike lane’s a good idea – just as it would be to extend the bike lanes back east along the Danforth.

It would make the city safer, greener, and maybe even a bit more physically fit on average as commuters from Etobicoke to Scarborough and in between saw a better option in biking.

But wouldn’t it be nice if it didn’t also fuel the kind of divisive and disingenuous politicking that burned so bright in 2010?

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OF EXHIBITION PLACE wGHOSTS Exhibition Place is known for its bright lights and entertainment, but latenight staff know another story – that things sometimes go bump in the night. Exhibition Place Ghost Wa l k s a r e back for a fifth season.

The walks are led by Steve Collie, a longtime volunteer at Exhibition Place and a frequent host of Toronto Heritage Walking tours. The walks continue Oct. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and participants must phone ahead to register at 416-263-3618. Visit www.explace.on.ca for details. back at exhibition place wSCREEMERS

Haunted houses, mazes, monsters, creatures and more at Screemers.

Attractions include Terror in 3D, The Haunted

House, The Asylum, The Black Hole, Skull Castle, The Maniac Maze and Curtain Chaos.

There is also a licensed Vampire Lounge, a Slasher Wax Museum and arcade with carnival rides.

Screemers is a pay one price event. Screemers is not recommended for those under 10. Runs until Nov. 2 at Exhibition Place.

Visit screemers.ca for details.

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Tour the grounds of Historic Fort York at night and hear stories about this national treasure and the history that surrounds it.

From the haunted lighthouse to the bloody Battle of York, the tour will also visit two military cemeteries near the fort. This event is not recommended for children under eight.

Tours continue Oct. 25 and 26. Call 416-392-6907, ext. 221 to register.

The cost of the Fort

York After Dark: Lantern tours is $12.50.

Visit www.fortyork.ca TORONTO WEST HALLOWEEN FEST Register now for the second annual Toronto West Halloween Fest, Sunday in support of St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

The day includes a free costume community parade along Bloor Street West followed by a family friendly party at Earth Bloor West. There will be lots of entertainment and activities for the kids, including treats. Register now at www.torontowesthalloweenfest.ca

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park pumpkin wTakehigh float sunday part in the annual High Park Pumpkin Float Sunday hosted by the High Park Nature Centre.

Carve a pumpkin, light it and set it sail in the wading pool at the north end of High Park. The cost is $2.50 per pumpkin.

Call 416-392-6916 or visit www.toronto.ca/ museums for details.

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Pumpkin sale aiming for $3000 >>>from page 1 community spirit day,” Chaddah said.

The goal with this year’s pumpkins is to raise $3,000 for a total of $15,000 raised during the past six years.

Every penny raised has been donated to support park improvements, Chaddah explained. This year specifically, the money is earmarked for the Sorauren Park Town Square fund.

“For people it isn’t seen as a chance to get a cheap pumpkin, but it is an opportunity to contribute to the community and it makes them feel good,” Chaddah said.

“People are very generous and usually give us 10 or 20 bucks for a pumpkin.”

The Wabash Building Society has been chipping away, piece by piece to transform Sorauren Park for the past number of years. They started by transforming the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse, at 50 Wabash Ave., into a vibrant community space.

Now WBS is working to develop an empty and

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People are very generous and usually give us 10 or 20 bucks for a pumpkin.

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fenced-off plot of land, located between the fieldhouse and the old linseed oil factory on Wabash Avenue, into a Town Square.

Phase one of the Town Square is scheduled to begin any day.

This phase includes grading the land, doubling the tree canopy (new trees to be planted in spring 2014), permeable pavers, upgrading the park’s electrical service and laying conduit for new lighting.

The WBS has been able to raise $300,000 for this phase, thanks to community support, a Live Green Grant and funds which were freed up by the city councillor Gord Perk’s office.

Phase two, including a bake

oven, more park furniture and the sculptural pergola linking the fieldhouse and the old linseed oil factory, requires another fundraising push, starting with this year’s Pumpkin Sale.

Many of the pumpkins sold Saturday will likely make a return trip to the park for the annual Sorauren Pumpkin Parade, one of the city’s first pumpkin parades and one of the largest, which takes place on Nov. 1.

People from all over the neighbourhood bring their jack-o-lanterns to Sorauren Park where they are lit and set up along the paths to create an enchanting display.

Residents can bring their jack-o-lanterns any time on the evening of Nov. 1.

The next morning the City of Toronto picks up the pumpkins to be composted.

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Meetings look into BIA for Ossington Ave. Last meeting will discuss west Roncesvalles Trinity-Spadina Councillor Mike Layton’s office is investigating the possibility of creating a Business Improvement Area (BIA) on Ossington Avenue.

His office invited business owners in the area to a general information meeting today, 2 to 3 p.m., at the Trinity Community Centre or on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the

Lower Ossington Theatre at 100 Ossington Ave. A BIA is an association of commercial and industrial property owners and business tenants within a defined area who work in partnership with the City to create a thriving, competitive and safe business area that attracts shoppers, diners, tourists and new businesses.

In order to establish a BIA, the majority of local businesses need to be in support.

Property and business owners are invited to discuss the possibilities and potential benefits to local businesses.

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For years the city has been investigating opening the west side of Roncesvalles Avenue to businesses. After a number of meetings, planning staff came up with a unique set of performance standards, but before council considers putting them in place, one more community meeting will be held, Roncesvalles Avenue is a unique stretch: the west side largely residential apart from

a few home-based businesses – a medical clinic, insurance broker, optometrist and a spa – while the east side of Roncesvalles is a key commercial strip for the area.

When applications to open businesses started rolling in, city planners were directed in 2011 to undertake a review of the west side of Roncesvalles Avenue from Marmaduke Street to Marion Street.

The existing zoning bylaw

does not permit stand-alone non-residential uses on the west side of Roncesvalles.

City planning staff were directed to hold one final meeting to consult with the community on the performance standards before making a final report in late 2013.

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A meeting is set for Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. at St. Casimir Parish Hall, 156 Roncesvalles Ave.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by October 31, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, $34 tire recycling/filter charges, $5 OMVIC fee, environmental fee, variable dealer administration fees (up to $399) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ¤“Don’t Pay Until 2014” offer (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing on select new 2014 models. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D)/2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551D) based on a selling price of $28,893/$23,893/$23,983/$24,178 is $155/$123/$124/$125 with an APR of 0% for 60/84/84/60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Offer includes loan savings of $0/$0/$1,000/$1,000. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,041/$0/$0/$6,479 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. ‡All offers include current savings and Factory Authorized Clearout Cash Bonus of $500 on 2013MY Soul, 2013MY Optima Gas., 2013MY Optima Hybrid, 2014MY Forte 4dr, 2014MY Cadenza, 2014MY Sedona, 2013MY Sportage; $750 Cash Bonus on 2014MY Sorento, and $1,500 Cash Bonus on 2014MY Rondo when you purchase, lease or finance a new 2013/2014 Kia. The Factory Authorized Clearout Cash Bonus is only available on all in-stock inventory. $500/$750/$1,500 Bonus has been applied to purchase/ lease/finance Sale Price and/or Payments. Offer available at participating dealers on in-stock vehicles only. Delivery must be taken during the program period. Winter Ready Credit and Factory Authorized Clearout Cash Bonus are not combinable. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31st, 2013. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E)/2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D) is $34,195/$32,195/$35,550/$39,145. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T)/2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Spectacular totally renovated 2 storey with fabulous views of Toronto Skyline & CN Tower, enter a large foyer and spacious open concept design, modern renovated kitchen, large living room, formal dining room, main floor family room, massive master w/o to balcony with south view of city, great central location close to all amenities for only $499,900!!

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Stunning brand new detached home in Bradford, detached 3 bdrm 2 stry, 3 wshrms, Modern family size kitchen, w/s.s. appl., granite countertop, glass Mosaic backsplash, large combined open concept living and dining rm, gleaming hardwood flrs thru-out, spacious master bdrm with W/I closet & 4pcs ensuite, fabulous high end upgrades & much more for only $459,900!!

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Trendy 2+1 bdrm, with 2 wshrms, & gorgeous wrap around terrace, floor to ceiling windows, incredible resort style living with indoor / outdoor pool, fitness room, yoga studio, basket ball court, pet day care, 24 hr concierge, and much more for only $459,900!!

DETACHED 2 STOREY $329,900!!

Open concept layout, large family size kitchen, main floor family room with fireplace, formal dining rm, spacious living rm, massive master bdrm, fenced yard, double garage, desirable nieghbourhood, Brampton/ Mississauga border,walk to Sheridan College,shoppers World, and all conveniences, amazing opportunity!!

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Thousands spent on upgrades, fabulous open concept layout, granite countertop, breakfast bar, s. s. appl., Master retreat walk-in closet and full ensuite, with soaker tub, den, w/o to 2 balconies, wonderful south view of the Lake and Toronto Skyline, great amenities, Amazing value for only $319,900!!

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Incredible 3 bedroom suite, opportunity knocks, great location, well maintained, spacious layout, parquet floors throughout, 2 full washrooms, ensuite laundry, and all amenities, located close to TTC, parks, golf course and all conveniences only $299,000!!

Amazing opportunity, 2 bedroom suite split bedroom plan, 10’ ceilings, huge balcony 2 w/o, fabulous amenities include concierge, gym, aerobics, squash, sauna and outdoor pool, steps to lake, waterfront trails, and all conveniences, just minutes to downtown Toronto. Live the life for only $295,000!!

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In the Neighbourhood BLOOR WEST VILLAGE Bloor West Village is a popular shopper and foodie destination located along Bloor Street between Jane Street and Runnymede Road, just west of High Park.

It enjoys a high profile in the Toronto real estate market and is a most desirable place to live, thanks to its high walk score and many amenities.

The area is known for its over 400 fine retailers, first-class restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. Local residents have all they need right in their own neighbourhood: rec centre, library, bakeries, deli’s, vegetable markets, and other personal and professional service providers. The Bloor West Village BIA is well known for maintaining the European-style village’s beauty and reputation.

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$989,000

634 WINDERMERE AVE Spectacular 2 1/2 storey 5 bdrm, 4 bath home.

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$499,000 692 WILLARD AVE Upper Bloor West Village-Bright & Spacious Well Maintained Raised Bung. With Large Car Garage.

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No money available for lengthier Heritage Conservation District study >>>from page 1 Unlike the portion of Queen Street just to the east, the stretch between Bathurst and Roncesvalles doesn’t have Heritage Conservation District status, but councillors Layton (Trinity-Spadina), Ana Bailao (Davenport) and Gord Perks. (Parkdale-High Park) all agreed perhaps there should be, and at the very least the city needs to look at how to protect the character of the street as new development comes in.

They also think, in light of all this development, the city needs to take a hard look at the services.

The three councillors, who each have portions of West Queen West in their wards, came together to make a motion, which passed at the Oct. 17 meeting of community council, to have a study of West Queen West Street done.

Layton explained the stretch is experiencing increasing pressure for redevelopment and the surrounding communities of Niagara,

Trinity-Bellwoods, Ossington Village, Beaconsfield Village, Parkdale and RoncesvallesMacdonell have raised concerns regarding the loss of buildings with heritage attributes, transit capacity, insufficient parking, and protecting the character of the street.

“It would take three or four years to get a Heritage Conservation District in place, we have to do something in the meantime so we don’t see the loss of buildings,” Layton said.

Although heritage is a part of it, this study will look at a wider range of issues, Layton explained.

“It looks at the wider character of the neighbourhood as a shopping district, as a residential neighbourhood,” Layton said.

Also, this study, Layton said, can get done quite a bit faster than a Heritage Conservation District study.

“At this rate there is no money to do a heritage study in the area, but we need to get the planning right because

Staff file photo/ERIN HATFIELD

The mural on Queen Street West, near Ossington Avenue, was facilitated by Street Art Toronto (StART). Councillors Mike Layton, Gord Perks and Ana Bailao proposed a motion, which passed, to have a planning study done for West Queen West.

there is development applications coming in,” he said.

The community can take on fundraising to pay for a Heritage Conservation District themselves, which has been done in other areas, but Layton said that would cost $250,000 or more.

“There is a long cue to do these, so unless the community can come up with the money, we are in a long list of areas looking to do

this kind of study,” Layton said. “(The city) can only do a couple a year and they are expensive.”

The West Queen West Planning Study will focus on the character of the street and how to plan for new development that complements the built form and heritage attributes. Transit capacity and parking supply will also be reviewed. It will involve public consultation, clarify

what defines the street character and develop a community vision for the future.

“There are a lot of very interesting heritage features and we want to make sure that as the neighbouhoods develop we don’t loose those heritage features that give the neighbourhood such a marvelous set of characteristics,” said Councillor Gord Perks.

Robert Sysak, executive director of the West Queen West BIA, said the organization is on board with a study of West Queen West and the idea it could result in some guidelines for development in the area, but he doesn’t think a Heritage Conservation District for the entire stretch is the way to go.

Certain buildings are worth saving as heritage sites, but he doesn’t think the entire stretch should be blanketed as a Heritage Conservation District.

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guidelines and we speak to developers about keeping storefronts narrow...but I think you diminish what heritage is if you give it to everything.”

Councillor Ana Bailao said she is very interested in eventually having a Heritage Designation on Queen Street West looked into.

“Our neighbourhoods have a lot of history and people have been working really hard through gentrification to maintain the character and the history and the feeling of the neighbourhood,” Bailao said. “I wish it had been done a long time ago, but it would be good to step forward with it now.”

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Pumpkin parade WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: Sorauren Park, 50 Wabash Ave. The original Pumpkin Parade - http://soraurenpark.wordpress.com/parkfeatures/pumpkin-parade - returns to Sorauren Park Nov. 1. Please place your pumpkins along the edge of the path around the park beginning in the evening. Pumpkins will be lit at dusk. The City of Toronto picks them up the following day.

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WHERE: Ricoh Coliseum, 100 Princess Gates CONTACT: http://ricohcoliseum. com/event/royal-winter-fair Celebrating 91 years as the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show, running from Nov. 1 to 10,this year’s Royal will connect families with farming and food experiences in fresh new ways that entertain and engage visitors.

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Sorauren Park Meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Sorauren Park, 50 Wabash Ave. The regular monthly meeting of the Wabash Building Society will discuss park and related issues.

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Group to meet with minister RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com A west-end resident’s group is hoping the province will step in to halt a series of controversial train noise walls planned

by Metrolinx.

Kevin Putnam and f e l l ow re p re s e n t a t i v e s from the Junction Triangle Rail Committee are scheduled to meet with Ontario Transportation Minister Glen Murray Thursday, Oct. 31 at Queen’s Park to relay the group’s objections to 16-feet high concrete and transparent acrylic barriers Metrolinx wants to begin constructing along the GO Georgetown South rail corridor next year.

The group has long opposed the noise walls, which it considers an eyesore intended to hide diesel train traffic from view and make future electrification of the Georgetown corridor less likely.

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has given us 30 minutes and we’re intending to come to the meeting with our agenda well-known up front,” said Putnam this week.

This is the second time the group has met with the province in regards to the noise walls. But last autumn’s meeting with then transportation minister Bob Chiarelli did not lead to a cancellation of the $20 million project, and Metrolinx is getting ready to issue a public tender for wall construction by the end of the year.

The provincial transit planning agency said the barriers need to be in place by 2015, when the Union Pearson (UP) Express air rail link begins operation and creates a significant increase in diesel train traffic along the corridor.

While Putnam is not optimistic the meeting with Murray will lead to overturning the project, he said hopes the minister will keep an open mind on restricting construction of the walls and consider an alternative “living” wall design conceived by architectural firm Brown and Storey already dismissed

by Metrolinx as being too expensive to maintain over the long term.

“Metrolinx will build these walls until told otherwise,” Putnam said. “And the only one who will tell them otherwise is the minister.”

As part of public consultations for the noise walls, Metrolinx organized advisory panels made up of community members from eight west-end neighbourhoods to provide regular feedback on the designs. It held a final community meeting Monday at St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.

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looks at new wayfinding strategy wTTC Colour-coded bus stop markings and a streamlined network map introduced in the last year could be removed in as little as two months.

TTC spokesperson Brad Ross said no decision has been made whether to preserve the designs currently seen along the 94 Wellesley bus route since being placed there on a pilot basis in February.

Ross suggested some elements of the designs could be incorporated into a proposed system-wide wayfinding strategy, which was to be unveiled to the public at the TTC’s monthly board meeting yesterday. truths about transit report wHard

An advisory panel tasked by Premier Kathleen Wynne to look at a list of transit revenue tools proposed by Metrolinx released its first of three planned reports this week.

On Monday, the 13-member panel published Hard Truths about Transit, which dispels what it calls oft-mentioned transit “misconceptions”, such as the notion subways are the

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT only worthwhile transportation infrastructure investment.

The panel, which includes Mayor Rob Ford’s former subway funding plan architect Gordon Chong, must report back to Wynne in December with final recommendations.

To read the report, visit www. transitpanel.ca public education campaign to launch wTTC

A public education campaign will launch across the TTC next year to encourage riders to offer up their seats to expectant mothers.

The TTC will place new advisory decals aboard all vehicles in support of the measure, which Ross said comes as a result of provincial accessibility requirements and not – as has been reported by some media outlets – a strategy to improve rider etiquette.

Also planned is the future installation of blue seat inserts on all TTC vehicles designating priority seating.

streetcar track maintenance wSterling The TTC is currently doing streetcar track maintenance in the area of Dundas and College streets/Sterling Road and Lansdowne Avenue. It requires temporary changes to the 505 Dundas and 506/306 Carlton streetcar service west of Lansdowne Avenue.

Buses will replace streetcars on the 505 Dundas and 506 Carlton routes, west of Lansdowne Avenue operating along regular routing.

Streetcars will loop at the Dundas/College/Lansdowne area for their return eastbound trip. Streetcar service will resume regular routing on Sunday, Nov. 24 or sooner.

Traffic will be reduced to a minimum of one lane in each direction through the work zones during the repair work.

The work will typically be conducted weekdays between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. as required.

On occasion, work may extend past 11 p.m. to ensure that key operations are completed.

Rahul Gupta is The Villager’s transit reporter. His column runs every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

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HOME RENOVATIONS & Repairs. From backyard clean-ups to trash removal, all your home needs and repairs. Call John: 647-467-9976, 416-906-5601

A MASTER DECORATOR! Painting, wallpaper, stripping, staining, refinishing. Drywall, plaster & stucco repairs.

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SUPERHANDYMAN FINISH and rough carpentry, dry walling, painting, electricity, plumbing, tiling, kitchens, bathroom, decks. Serving 20 years in Bloor West. Call Chris 416-654-2439

Brick, blocks, stonework, chimney’s, tusk pointing, porches, flagstone, window sills.

All masonry work.

For free estimates call Roman 416-684-4324 www.fadom constructioninc.com

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Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteel buildings.ca

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Painting.

Bathrooms.

Ceramic tiles. Flat roofs. Leaking basements. Brick/chimney repairs. House additions 905-764-6667, 416-823-5120

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Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, BUTCHER SUPPLIES, paint. We fix them all!

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1-800-353-7864 or email: order@halfordhide.com.

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Waste Removal ALWAYS CHEAPEST!

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Fast Sameday!

Free Estimates!

Seniors Discounts.

We do all Loading & Clean-ups!

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Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days

PETER’S DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste.

Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

GARAGE SALES

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1 Resurrection Road (Bloor/ Kipling)

• Plants • Shoes • Clothes • Housewares+ more!

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Masonry & Concrete

Carpet & Upholstery CARPET UPHOLSTERY steam cleaning any 4 rooms, hallway and stairs $90. Sofa set $60.

Extra rooms $20. Free d e o d o r i z i n g .

416-879-4751

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Bricks & Chimneys Repaired and rebuilt Bricks + mortar colour match House-front, pillars, bricks repaired or replaced

Tuckpointing Chris Jemmett Masonry 416-686-8095

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Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

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PLUMBING

Auburn Plumbing Inc. Metro Lic# P1538

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• New Work • Replacement, Repairs and Renovations - Faucets, Sinks & Toilets • High Pressure Flushing • Camera Inspection and Pipe Locating • Lead & Galvanized Piping • Plugged Drains & Backed-Up Sewers Quality and Service at Our Best

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